Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Lunar and Planetary Laboratory)

University of Arizona

life insurance, sick time

United States, Arizona, Tucson

Oct 02, 2024

Postdoctoral Research Associate I (Lunar and Planetary Laboratory)
Posting Number	req20752
Department	Lunar and Planetary Laboratory
Department Website Link	https://www.lpl.arizona.edu/
Location	Main Campus
Address	Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights	The Lunar & Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona has an opening for a Postdoctoral Research Associate I in the field of planetary atmospheres. Efforts from this postdoctoral associate will emphasize developing convection-resolving models and applications of these tools to sub-stellar objects. The postdoctoral associate will also co-develop a computational methods training program delivered to undergraduate researchers from historically underrepresented groups. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities	The successful applicant will: conduct original research related to modeling resolved convection in planetary atmospheres explore how an improved understanding of vertical mixing influences models of planetary evolution collaboratively build and teach a Python training seminar Responsibilities will include developing three-dimensional atmospheric dynamics models and leading comparisons of results from these tools to open-source, one-dimensional atmospheric models. Subsequent efforts will emphasize improving approaches to modeling the time evolution of gaseous exoplanets, especially sub-Neptune-like exoplanets. Additional responsibilities will include co-designing and co-delivering a Python training seminar for early-career undergraduate researchers. The successful applicant will also participate in team meetings, presentation of results at conferences, and preparation of original scientific research manuscripts.
Minimum Qualifications	PhD in the field of astronomy, astrophysics, planetary science, or similar upon start date. Experience developing computationally-intensive scientific software. Experience modeling dynamical processes in planetary atmospheres.
Preferred Qualifications	Experience modeling vertical mixing and/or circulation in planetary atmospheres. Experience modeling sub-stellar climates and/or thermal structures. Experience developing and/or using sub-stellar evolutionary models. Experience instructing undergraduate students, preferably in numerical methods. Experience leading peer-reviewed scientific publications.
FLSA	Exempt
Full Time/Part Time	Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week	40
Job FTE	1.0
Work Calendar	Fiscal
Job Category	Research
Benefits Eligible	Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay	$61,008 - $65,000
Compensation Type	salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Type of criminal background check required:	Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies	1
Target Hire Date	6/2/2025
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates	Tyler Robinson tdrobin@arizona.edu
Open Date	10/1/2024
Open Until Filled	Yes
Documents Needed to Apply	Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter
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